1972 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2011 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2011 GMC Terrain is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 230 kg more than 2011 GMC Terrain. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 GMC Terrain, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | 2011 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Pontiac | GMC |
| Model | Bonneville | Terrain |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2858 mm |
